Obituaries

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Charles R. Beltz

Charles R. Beltz

Jan 8, 2024

Charles R. Beltz, age 93, of Bloomsburg passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 while on vacation with his family in Venice, FL. He was born June 13, 1930 in Slabtown, son of the late Charles and Muriel (Shoup) Beltz. Charlie attended Bloomsburg schools and was a veteran of the US Navy. Always a huge sports fan and athlete, as...

Arlene Rosa Teichberg

Arlene Rosa Teichberg

Jan 7, 2024

Arlene Rosa Teichberg, age 83, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home in Bloomsburg where she lived for over 3 years. She was born on Saturday, November 16, 1940 in New York City, a daughter of the late Henry Goldberg and Ann (Glazer) Messing. Arlene graduated from high school in the Bronx and expanded her...

Patricia A. Thomas

Patricia A. Thomas

Jan 2, 2024

Patricia A. Thomas, age 94 a longtime teacher and librarian at the Central Columbia High School, died January 2, 2024, at home in Carroll Park, with her daughters and great-granddaughters at her side. Mrs. Thomas - Pat or Patty to her friends, Mumsy or Gramma to her family - loved music, reading, puzzles, a low-stakes poker game with friends and...

Carl Jacob Risch

Carl Jacob Risch

Jan 1, 2024

Carl Jacob Risch, 90, of Bloomsburg died January 1, 2024. Carl was born March 26, 1933, in the Bloomsburg Hospital, the oldest son of the late Carl H. Risch and Louise May (Eisenhauer) Risch. Carl attended school in Orangeville, Espy, and Bloomsburg, and earned his GED Diploma while serving in the U.S. Navy in Europe. He worked for TRW as...

Marlin H. Schock

Marlin H. Schock

Jan 1, 2024

Marlin H. Schock, age 81 of Catawissa, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, a patient of the Emmanuel Nursing Center in Danville. He was a resident of his home in Locust Twp. for over 58 years. He was born on Monday, September 28, 1942 in New Ringgold, a son of the late Roy and Berneice (Folk) Schock. He graduated...

Angel Rain Boyer

Angel Rain Boyer

Jan 1, 2024

Angel Rain Boyer, stillborn daughter of Shane Boyer and Janelle Lorene Peachy-Boyer of Bloomsburg. She was loved and missed by many aunts, uncles, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Though she was unable to grace this earth many will hold her dear in their hearts. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Boyer family. Friends and family wishing to...

Audrey L. Faus

Audrey L. Faus

Dec 30, 2023

Audrey L. Faus, age 90, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, a resident of the Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township. She was born on Tuesday, April 11, 1933 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Elmer and Eva (Price) Adams. Audrey graduated from the former Scott Twp. High School. She was employed by...

Larry R. Nuss

Larry R. Nuss

Dec 29, 2023

Larry R. Nuss, age 88, of Mainville, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on Monday, September 16, 1935 in Mainville, a son of the late Franklin "Hank" and Rebecca (Davis) Nuss. Larry graduated from the former Beaver High School, Mainville. He faithfully served his country in the United...

Judy A. Haffey

Judy A. Haffey

Dec 28, 2023

Judy A. Haffey, age 73, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Judy was a resident of Bloomsburg for most of her life. She was born on Monday, December 4, 1950 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Betty (Freeze) Quick. Judy graduated from the Bloomsburg High School...

Susan K. Yodock

Susan K. Yodock

Dec 15, 2023

Susan K. Yodock, age 76, of Lewisburg, and formerly of Catawissa, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. The daughter of the late Robert F., Sr. and Dorothy (Spaid) Sitler, she was born on June 3, 1947 in Dundalk, Maryland. The family moved to Bloomsburg, and Sue graduated from Central Columbia High...

Blanche L. Hartman

Blanche L. Hartman

Dec 13, 2023

Blanche L. Hartman, age 91, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home in South Centre Township where she lived for over 74 years. She was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1931 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Arley M. and Zella N. (Neufer) Flick. She attended Bloomsburg High School. Blanche and Cortez K. Hartman...

Harry A. Derr Jr.

Harry A. Derr Jr.

Dec 9, 2023

Harry A. Derr Jr., age 77, of Danville, passed on Saturday, December 9, 2023, a patient of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Harry was a resident of his home in Montour Twp. for over 50 years. He was born on Wednesday, October 9, 1946, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Harry A. Sr. and Rosie E. (Tedesco) Derr. He...

Douglas E. Fisk

Douglas E. Fisk

Dec 9, 2023

Douglas E. Fisk, age 58, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his Scott Township home where he lived for the past 12 years. He was born on Thursday, September 23, 1965 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Frank and Mary M. (Moyer) Fisk. He graduated from Central Columbia High School in 1984. He attended James...

Shirley L. Kishbaugh

Shirley L. Kishbaugh

Dec 8, 2023

Shirley L. Kishbaugh, age 95, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at her Scott Township home. Shirley was a resident of her home in Scott Twp. for over 50 years. She was born on Thursday, December 6, 1928 in Main Township, a daughter of the late James and Iva (George) Boyer. Shirley graduated from the former Main...

Rosa E. Jacka

Rosa E. Jacka

Dec 5, 2023

Rosa E. Jacka, age 81, of Millville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Rosa was a lifelong resident of Millville. She was born on Wednesday, February 25, 1942 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late James B. and Pearl (John) Ortwine. She graduated from the Millville Jr/Sr. High School. On November...

Clark C. Parker

Clark C. Parker

Nov 22, 2023

Clark C. Parker, age 87, of Danville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home of 30 years. He was born on Wednesday, January 29, 1936 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Clark M. Parker and Jennie R. (Oman) Pelter. Clark attended the Bloomsburg High School. On December 15, 1977, Clark married his...

James G. "Jim" Dewees

James G. "Jim" Dewees

Nov 19, 2023

James G. "Jim" Dewees, age 68, of Bloomsburg formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, with his loving wife by his side, a patient of the Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Danville. Jim was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over twenty years. Jim was born on Wednesday, August 10, 1955 in Philadelphia, a son...

Helen Jean Pursel

Helen Jean Pursel

Nov 18, 2023

Helen Jean Pursel, age 79, of Bloomsburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 18, 2023, a patient of The Gardens at Orangeville. Helen was a resident of her home in Lime Ridge for over forty years. Helen was born on Saturday, July 29, 1944 in Coatesville, a daughter of the late Roy R. and Jeanette (Peck)...

Lois M. Wright

Lois M. Wright

Nov 13, 2023

Lois M. Wright, age 50, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Lois was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 1 1/2 years. She was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1973 in Berwick, the daughter of Robert and Mary Kay (Miller) Defrain. She attended the Berwick...

David M. Townsend

David M. Townsend

Nov 13, 2023

David M. Townsend, age 78, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday morning, November 13, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born on Friday, April 27, 1945 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Max A. and Irene (Fritz) Townsend. He attended the former Scott Twp. High School. At the age of 16, his father...